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fromSFGATE
13 hours ago

Just Approved: Delayed financing challenges overcome

Delayed financing allows homeowners to refinance without a waiting period after a cash purchase, but qualifying can be complicated by multiple loans.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Could Cost You More Than Investing

The decision to prepay a mortgage or invest depends on the spread between mortgage rates and investment returns.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Atlas VMS launches insurance-backed appraisal warranty

Atlas VMS launched Atlas LoanShield, an insurance-backed warranty to protect lenders from financial losses due to appraisal defects.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

New credit scores models raise questions on LLPAs and liquidity

New credit score models aim to lower mortgage costs while managing lender risk, incorporating more borrower data for FHA loans.
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
8 months ago
Real estate

Experts' Advice on Paying Off Your Mortgage: 5 Key Takeaways

Paying off a mortgage can eliminate interest costs and increase cash flow, but suitability depends on individual financial priorities, timing, and potential penalties.
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Webinar | First-time homebuyer educational webinar with a Florida focus! | amNewYork

A virtual webinar will help first-time homebuyers in Florida navigate the homeownership process on May 12.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
NYC real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Twink faces new court battle to save 1.5m home as bank claims she failed to make monthly repayments

Adele King faces repossession of her home due to alleged mortgage repayment failures.
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Retired solicitor fends off debt firm's bid for possession of 800,000 Dublin home

A judge ruled that delays in executing a 2009 possession order prevented a credit servicing company from taking a retired solicitor's home.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Mortgage industry welcomes new credit score models, urges further reform

FHA plans to adopt new credit scoring models to expand access to credit while maintaining underwriting rigor.
Fundraising
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

These are the top brokers in HousingWire's Mortgage Rankings

Cooke is dedicated to supporting veterans through specialized mortgage services, achieving significant success in his first year with World Home Loans.
#home-buying
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'Switching could save someone over 200 a month' - money experts share the mortgage repayment hacks more people should know about

Homeowners can reduce their mortgage costs through various strategies suggested by money experts.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The brands raising the bar in housing: The 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists announced

Branding is now a core competitive element in real estate and mortgage, influencing client loyalty and lead conversion.
#ai
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Friday Harbor adds Schilling, Stayton to bolster lender-facing teams

Friday Harbor hires Kate Schilling and Melina Stayton to enhance sales and customer success in AI-powered mortgage underwriting.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Friday Harbor adds Schilling, Stayton to bolster lender-facing teams

Friday Harbor hires Kate Schilling and Melina Stayton to enhance sales and customer success in AI-powered mortgage underwriting.
#real-estate
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Dave Ramsey Warns Homebuyer Her $750,000 Is at Risk of Foreclosure Over a Mortgage Clause She Never Saw

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Real estate

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey Warns Homebuyer Her $750,000 Is at Risk of Foreclosure Over a Mortgage Clause She Never Saw

A buyer can face foreclosure risks if a mortgage clause is overlooked during a property purchase.
Real estate
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Consult an estate agent for your property's value and a mortgage broker for approval before selling and buying.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Join the most powerful room in housing at The Gathering April 27-30

The Gathering 2026 will be held April 27-30 in Austin, Texas, uniting leaders from real estate, mortgage, and homebuilding sectors.
#financial-planning
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
Retirement

Jade Warshaw to $130K Breadwinner Couple: 'You Can't Stay in That House' Unless Wife Goes Part-Time

High mortgage payments can drastically affect lifestyle choices and financial stability for families.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Retirement

Investing or overpaying a mortgage - which is the best use of 10,000??????????????????????

Paying off a mortgage early may not be the best use of spare cash.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Jade Warshaw to $130K Breadwinner Couple: 'You Can't Stay in That House' Unless Wife Goes Part-Time

High mortgage payments can drastically affect lifestyle choices and financial stability for families.
Retirement
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Investing or overpaying a mortgage - which is the best use of 10,000??????????????????????

Paying off a mortgage early may not be the best use of spare cash.
#credit-score
Law
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Clark Howard Calls Credit Score Warning 'Gibberish' for Borrowers in the Upper 700s

Credit report notations can mislead strong borrowers about their scores, which may not significantly impact mortgage approval or rates.
Law
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Clark Howard Calls Credit Score Warning 'Gibberish' for Borrowers in the Upper 700s

Credit report notations can mislead strong borrowers about their scores, which may not significantly impact mortgage approval or rates.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey Tells $600K Engineer Who Lost Job: Keep Cash, Don't Pay Off San Francisco Mortgage

Maintaining cash liquidity is more beneficial than paying off a mortgage, especially in a volatile job market.
#fintech
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Venture

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago
Real estate

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage partners with Homebot

Homebot integrates with Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and Total Expert to deliver monthly home wealth reports and Partner Intel access, enhancing personalized lender-client engagement and referrals.
Venture
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Introducing the 2026 HousingWire Rising Stars!

HousingWire's 2026 Rising Stars honor industry leaders age 40 and under who are making an impact across mortgage, real estate and homebuilding. The honorees represent a range of roles and are recognized for driving innovation, supporting their organizations and contributing to broader industry progress.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Citywide Home Mortgage promotes Robert Coomer to chief growth officer

Robert Coomer has been promoted to chief growth officer at Citywide Home Mortgage to drive national expansion and branch partnerships.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

UWM rolls out mortgage payment rewards via Bilt platform

Built-In Rewards will provide mortgage consumers with rewards for on-time payments, enhancing broker visibility and differentiation in a competitive market.
#homebuying
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Lower rates aren't enough: What mortgage lenders and servicers must do to set spring homebuyers up for long-term success

Interest rates easing may improve buyer sentiment, but sustainable homeownership relies more on managing cash flow than just lower rates.
Real estate
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

The financial move most retirees make in their first 6 months that advisors say quietly destroys their savings by year 5 - Silicon Canals

Immediately paying off a mortgage in retirement often reduces liquidity, wastes opportunity, and can cost retirees hundreds of thousands within a few years.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

AI training for loan officers: Why AI proficiency is critical for helping borrowers

Effective AI use as an assistive tool enhances loan officers' preparation, education, and speed while preserving human judgment, accountability, and compliance.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Figure's CEO on partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond

When you think of Bed Bath & Beyond, you don't necessarily think mortgage or home equity. And I think that actually is a big testament to Figure and the way that we brought this concept of embedded mortgage and this broader notion of embedded finance. I think buy now, pay later is a great example of embedded finance, where you have finance companies that are specialists in what they do, and they kind of embed themselves inside of a retailer.
E-Commerce
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Zillow workforce reduced by 3% amid annual performance reviews

Zillow made performance-related terminations while hiring across mortgage, rentals, and software divisions and posted revenue growth with a return to net income in Q3 2025.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Jason Mitchell Group adds LitFinancial to referral network

The Jason Mitchell Group added LitFinancial to its B2B partner network to expand mortgage services and reach, leveraging JMG's large referral network.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Go Companies names Jay Promisco CEO

Mortgage is at an inflection point, said Promisco. The winners over the next decade will be the most efficient, tech-enabled platforms focused on originator success. Mortgage is ultimately a people business and technology should make it easier for originators to do what they do best build trust, guide borrowers and create great experiences. He continued, Go Companies has the capital, talent and ambition to rethink how mortgages are originated, underwritten and delivered.
Business
#divorce
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Real estate

When My Ex Walked Out on Me and Our Twins, I Was Devastated. I Had No Idea How Much My Finances Would Be, Too.

fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Real estate

When My Ex Walked Out on Me and Our Twins, I Was Devastated. I Had No Idea How Much My Finances Would Be, Too.

#housing
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

My House Could One Day Be Taken From Me By Relatives I've Never Met. It Keeps Me Up at Night.

Obtain legal ownership or survivorship rights now — via deed transfer, trust, transfer-on-death, or lender-approved assumption — to ensure ability to stay and pay the mortgage.
#non-qm
#refinancing
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

Credit unions up the ante in mortgage battle with banks

Credit unions launched a standardized Credit Union Mortgage with a variable 3.85pc rate (capped at 4.4pc for three years) as lending limits increase.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago

MeridianLink launches Insight for Mortgage platform

MeridianLink Insight for Mortgage delivers centralized, real-time data and benchmarking to reduce silos, accelerate decisioning, improve customer experience, and drive lender growth.
Real estate
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Should you use your tax-free pension lump sum to pay off your mortgage?

Sacrificing retirement savings to pay off a mortgage may not be worthwhile despite the psychological benefit of eliminating the largest recurring liability.
Startup companies
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 months ago

Jerry Halbrook named president, COO of Covered Insurance

Jerry Halbrook was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Covered, bringing over four decades of mortgage, banking, and fintech leadership to scale the embedded insurance platform.
#home-equity
fromFortune
7 months ago
Real estate

The average American homeowner lost $9,200 in home equity during the last year. It's not a collapse but a 'long-term market correction' | Fortune

fromFortune
7 months ago
Real estate

The average American homeowner lost $9,200 in home equity during the last year. It's not a collapse but a 'long-term market correction' | Fortune

SF real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Laid off at 55, This Is How I Plan to Manage $400,000 in Cash Without a Tech Job

55-year-old tech worker in San Francisco laid off unexpectedly has substantial retirement and brokerage assets, $450k cash reserve, manageable low-rate mortgage, and $70k annual expenses.
Real estate
fromIndependent
7 months ago

How to pay off your mortgage early and save thousands in interest - money experts share their tips

Paying off a mortgage faster can save thousands of euro by reducing total interest and shortening the repayment period.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

My dad lives in an apartment I own. The value has doubled, and I want to sell it - what should I do?

Sell the apartment, buy a similar nearby unit for the father, use proceeds to reduce the mortgage, and prioritize transparent communication and the relationship.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 months ago

Winning starts with your database

Real-time behavioral signals in a loan officer's database predict client readiness and require immediate, personalized outreach to compete with data-driven brands.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

How I Plan to Buy a $1.5 Million House with My Dividend Portfolio

Buying a $1.5M home solely from dividend income is challenging because of required capital and mortgage qualification, but cash purchases or consistent dividends could work.
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

My Parents Are Buying a New House. But The Only Way They Can Really Afford It Involves Me.

Avoid co-signing unless necessary; co-signing creates legal liability, can impair mortgage eligibility, and may make you an owner responsible for payments and taxes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 months ago

Introducing the 2025 Vanguards

One hundred housing leaders were named 2025 Vanguards for visionary leadership, innovation, and resilience across mortgage, real estate, and housing technology.
fromIndependent
7 months ago

'I paid for everything in our marriage but now we are getting divorced and my husband says he is entitled to half the assets. How can this be right?'

'My father wants to help me out by transferring me some of the home farm - is that a bad idea at this stage?'
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

With $1m in Retirement Accounts, Should I Pay Off The 2.75% Mortgage or Invest The Cash?

For this Redditor, they are looking at a scenario where they have a 2.75% mortgage with approximately $500,000 left on the balance. This is equivalent to a $3,400 monthly payment on a house that is currently worth around $850,000. Having bought the house seven years ago for $715,000, this isn't a ton of growth, given what other areas of the country have done. This fact aside, the family has no other debt and has around $1 million sitting in retirement and non-retirement accounts.
Real estate
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
8 months ago

Can You Get a Mortgage With No Credit History?

When buying a home, lenders almost always check your credit history to assess how likely you are to repay the loan. But what if you don't have a credit history at all? Maybe you've never used credit cards, taken out a loan, or your credit profile is too thin to generate a score. If you're asking, "Can you get a mortgage with no credit history?" the answer is yes—though it's more challenging, and you'll need to show lenders your financial responsibility in other ways.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
8 months ago

4 steps to take before the next mortgage market shift

Use current market cooling to audit workflows, boost operational efficiency, strengthen borrower relationships, and build scalable operations to capture growth when rates and demand return.
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 months ago

Fannie Mae issues new servicing rules for temporary buydowns

Fannie Mae expects servicers to notify borrowers about their temporary interest rate buydown ending and subsequent interest rate increases 90 days prior to the change.
Real estate
#down-payment
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fromwww.housingwire.com
8 months ago

Mortgage lenders eye eNote growth in 2025

Lenders recognize operational efficiency and borrower experience as key benefits of eNotes, while facing challenges in remote online notarization consistency.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Who Pays for What? How Co-Owners Can Share Mortgage, Maintenance, and Bills Fairly

Pooling resources helps buyers enter the market together, but financial responsibilities must be shared transparently.
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 months ago

HECM endorsements rise to highest level since February

The 10-year CMT saw a decrease that spurred a rise in HECM endorsements, leading to 3,784 applications in April. This increase is linked to past interest rates.
Real estate
Real estate
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

This Little-Known Home Financing Option May Help Homebuyers Score a Lower Interest Rate

Shopping around for mortgage rates can save homebuyers thousands.
Assumable mortgages may offer lower rates but have limited availability and complexity.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 months ago

Mortgage rates haven't come down, straining some borrowers

Most 2-1 buydowns have expired, forcing borrowers to face financial strain or consider alternatives like ARMs or discount points.
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